Part Qualified Accountant: Growth & Training Path

Addington Ball Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Fully funded study support

Clear route of progression

Team social events

Job summary

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy based in Bedford. We are inviting applications for a Part Qualified Accountant to join a family-run firm with strong training, study support, and clear progression paths.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of financial elements, with ownership and development opportunities. It includes a structured study package, pension, private healthcare, and a collaborative, supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Part qualified ACA or ACCA or AAT Level 4 with prior accountancy practice experience.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS, etc).
• High levels of attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping and tax computations for a range of clients.
• Assist clients with ad hoc projects, providing support and guidance where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and client service delivery.
• Ensure chargeability, recovery and profitability targets are being met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Part qualified ACA/ACCA/AAT Level 4

Tools

Excel

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

Does your current accountancy firm have a well–publicised vision? Do your career aspirations match their desires?

This is your opportunity to shape your future with a multiple award winning, family run firm. They are renowned for delivering structured training and study support packages to suite your day–to–day lifestyle, as wellbeing matters and everyone's contributions are valued.

As a Part Qualified Accountant, this is an all–encompassing role, providing exposure to a vast and varying range of financial elements, delivering more ownership, more trust, and genuine development.

After a recent acquisition, the practice will soon be going through transformational change, in relation to systems and processes for the benefit of operational efficiency and performance, presenting an exciting time to join the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare year–end statutory accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping and tax computations for a range of clients.
• Assist clients with ad hoc projects, providing support and guidance where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and client service delivery.
• Ensure chargeability, recovery and profitability targets are being met.

Requirements:

• Part qualified & actively studying ACA or ACCA or AAT Level 4 qualified with previous accountancy practice experience
• IT skills including Excel and any accounts software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS etc)
• High levels of attention to detail and ability to multi–task.

What's on offer:

• Starting salary up to GBP35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• A fully funded study support package, tailored to your needs and requirements
• A clear route of progression to match your career desires
• Pension scheme and private healthcare
• Regular team social events and activities
• Opportunities for international secondments if desired
• A supportive, family orientated office culture that value transparency and possesses a clear vision
• Based in central Bedford with excellent transport links

Interested?

Register your interest by applying today or call Luke on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further. You can also visit the Addington Ball website to see all our current vacancies, news and updates.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref – ABJ/(phone number removed) – Part Qualified Accountant